Synonyms for

Lister

Verb / ˈlɪstɜ: / Another word for lister — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a surgical instrument used for cutting and separating tissues

Synonyms & similar words

listerplow listerplough josephlister middlebuster baronlister lister middlebreaker scalpel knife blade cutter dissector instrument tool implement utensil appliance device machine mechanism contraption

Example sentences

  1. The surgeon picked up the lister to make the incision.
  2. The nurse handed the lister to the doctor.
  3. The lister is a common tool used in surgery.
  4. The sharp edge of the lister cut through the tissue.
  5. The lister is an important instrument in surgical procedures.

Quotes

  • "The lister stood at a window of his hotel," said Poirot.
  • "The lister was a little man with a sharp nose and bright, cunning eyes," said Hastings.
  • "The lister is a very useful instrument for the purpose for which it was intended," said Dr. John Snow.

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